Pacesetters, Klang Group

Standard Chartered Spore Marathon 2008

2008-12-11T18:01:00.000-08:00

This is another event which I registered as early bird in the Full Marathon.
I have particpated in the last 3 years : 2005 & 2006 - full marathon. 2007 - Half marathon.
2008 today - instead of Full , decided to exchange with Foo Chee Chung and ran the Half marathon.

Ever since 2005, I like the clean air, water stations are abundant, impressive organisation by young students , and the commitment from standard bank that makes it a carnival-event in spore. So, this is the 4th year...

I regret to say this trip was frustrating 'cos I was over-confident of the things to come.

1. Change of Suntec City to Expo Hall - collections of BIbs . additional 30 mins to ExpoHall.
2. Technical problem while at Expo Hall - unable to collect, was made to wait outside for more than 1 hour 30min++ . Just imagine, coming from KL, keep our car in JB., take a bus across the Causeway, MRT fr Kranji to City Hall., wait for another train fr City Hall to Expo., then this...situation . I think their Efficiency is limited to 40,000 runners...but this time they accept around 50,000 runners.

3. On the way back., we lost our way finding our Oxford Hotel which is located between City Hall and Bugis Mrt station. We spend 1 hr finding it.....how to join the Amazing Race !!! heheheh

4. At Oxford, bad luck striked again. I booked thru Internet booking for separate beds.
The hotel mgmt gave it away. My friend had to settle my snoring being on the same bed.

THe RACE
In Spore, one should not drink so much prior to the race because you cannot find any place to Pee than the provided mobile toilets.
I q for the line for 1 hour ., and i join the race 15 mins later.

Overall., I still enjoy the race.
I STILL CAN RUN.

Heart Rate Monitor

2008-09-30T22:10:00.000-07:00

This is my heart rate monitor - the watch and the strap, Nike brand.

I wear it this morning for my 10km practise run.
It was so important that I looked for it last night

WHy ???

A few days ago, I had some chest discomfort ( around the heart area ) and went to do a ECG . The doctor wants to check for irregularity of heart rythm by looking a several printed graphs and my results is OK.

I then decided to do a blood test , allowing the doctor more information to diagnose.
My test results shows all perfect EXCEPT.....
cholestrol is on high ( 4.6 ) !!!

What to do ???

On the right was my watch showing the uniform chart , for this morning run. I maintain at 150-155 bpm.

Not to excert myself too much.

Now , I begins to appreciate more of its value than before.

My cholesterol : be selective in food and plenty of exercise will helps to bring it down.

Running shall still be my passion. Please keep an eye on me !

THANK YOU.

Klang Pacers 12km Run4it.

2008-09-30T21:27:00.000-07:00

Today is Hari Raya Aidilfitri , and the past month saw no major events being organised.

Apart in the Relay organised by the 3R circle group at Metropolitan Batu , in kepong 3 weeks ago, we continue our own training. Some of us , went to participate a run in Belimbing , Kuantan to support their event - that 's the spirit of sportmanship ( the untold story ! of every runner ).

Being a holiday today , as hardcore runners, a few of us gather to run a 10km and hill training to prepare for the next coming race in our own home ground,Klang.

The Klang Pacers Athletic Club once again will organise their own event : NEW BALANCE

KLANG PACERS 12KM RUN on 12 Oct 2008 Sunday at 7.00am

See you there!

Klang Pacers 21km & MPK 10km, Klang

2008-07-12T02:15:00.000-07:00

LARIAN MPK.
Our pacesetters runners at the Larian MPK .

A happy runner., here I comes.

Lying on the triple chase water pool, I decide to take this shot at the trio: Lee, R'Izan and Peter.

Kind of remind of the 70's where the football stadium is a popular place for photography and the tower is the "subject" and not the people !

At last we have reached the finishing at Larian MPK. Happy to have their photos taken

New Balance Klang Pacers 1/2 Marathon.

From Left Standing } Gan., Haza, Mona, Georgina, Naidoo, Leong, Albert and Lee.

From left Squating } Lim, Khoo, Chi , Gan, Ah Chuan and Kelvin.

Photographer : Peter.

Next run: Adidas , Shah Alam on 10.08.08

How lah----must rush back to watch live telecast of the Beijing Olympics 2008.

SIEMENS RUN , 6/7/08

2008-07-06T02:46:00.000-07:00

The Siemens Run was fantastic this morning.

The organiser has spend so much to create a such a fantastic atmosphere.
Victoria Instuition School Band drummers started the run at 7.30 am ., and at 9.30am, they entertained the crowd with their skills.

Siemens also organise small groups like : a group of horror dressed costumes, another group of clowns, cheerleaders which positioned themselves 2 kms before the finishing line.

It certainly motivated me to run faster , and other runners too.

They brought it the slide for the children and I saw a watertank for some dudes to sit and get others to hit the lever that drops the dude into the water ! Cool .

I remembered the last run similiar like this was my Trengganu Bridge Run many years ago where they position a school band at the half way mark and another school band to welcome at the finishing.

I wish that Siemens will do it again next year.

Note: a) Ipoh International Run was also held today too.
b) The organiser has cancelled the Jacobs Walk of Life at shah alam for safety because there are news that there will be event to protest the fuel increase.

Gunung Nuang June 2008.

2008-06-29T00:12:00.000-07:00

Dinesh - organiser of the GN trip.,waving to me. Everything is fine.

Robin and myself at the car park early in the morning. We'r ready !

Group photo. It was unique that these group , many of them do not know each other including myself.

Group 1 = pacesetters team.( orange colour tee , include RIzan and Mona in their white and blue tee)

Group 2 = Alvin & John as a team taking this trip as part of their training to Mt.KK .

Group 3 = Ms.Lee, mum and friend as a team , also going to Mt.KK in august.

Group 4 = Simon

Group 5 = Father and son ( Seow and Sherman ), ( Chak and Robin ).

Fantastic 4, 1st timers to GN. Ms.Lee, her mum, Robin and friend...resting at Kem Pacat.

Already big achievement for Robin who has no training , and brave enough to climb.

Accept for Robin, the other members has been training weekly to prepare themselve for Mt.KK.

He is the sweeper, we always has the best team player in town.

Peter the "cool " leader loading his backpack. His backpack contains the "whole kitchen " , wont go hungry with him around. This Tai Kok always take the team up the GN and back safely. Big responsibility. Profile experience : countless time to GN.

1st time Mona (blue) checking bag before being lead by Ms.Chi .

Resting at Kem Lolo..while the rest proceed to GN. A clean place is a nice place., we spend sweeping the floor to get rid of any leeches.

John and Alvin --- this trip especially important to them, as they are climbing Mt.KK in June,2008. As I am writing this, they probably have climbed yesterday and back to KK town today.

Ms.Lee and mum team --- going to Mt.Kk in July. No problem.

Ok , let's deal .......haha ., where's myself.

This time , it was a different experience for me.

I set up the "rest" camp at camp Lolo with Mona and Ms.Chi.

By 4pm , I had to decide to get Chak, to lead Robin, Simon, Ms.Lee, mum , friend, Mona and Chi back because it takes 2 hrs to reach the base. It would be more difficult if it gets dark.

I was alone waiting at camp Lolo, my 2 friends (husband and wife) too has packed and moved on.

Resting alone was not a good idea and constant calling to Peter to determine the time he is reaching camp Lolo.

Alvin, John came down followed by the rest of the time., tired and hungry.

The maggie mee , milo and the hot chinese tea was a welcome one to them.

Hurriedly, Peter, albert, we removed the taupualin tent and packed our gear to head for home base... and the time was 6pm.

Anxiety already sank onto me as I knew that we will have to use our torchlights and estimate to reach base at 8-8.30pm.

I got lost trying to find the exit, hallucination ? just a few minutes before Peter has called out and found the exit from Campers spots near Camp Lolo.

We were relieved once we hit the trail., and by the time , we came out of the forest, it was pitch dark.

The team to Mt.KK has got their training, and we enjoy being with them.

Good luck to the Mt KK teams.

Chennai , India - June 2008

2008-06-21T04:06:00.001-07:00

Model : Ambassor Classic. The locals told me that India still producing this classic which cost RM50,000 . The roads are bad and these classic cars are best suited to their roads.

Working in Chennai, India.

Travel in an AUTO, a taxi in India.

The roads are occupied with these fast , small 3-wheeler.

I saw this Bus parked at the roadside in front of my hotel and I took many shorts of the famous taxi , locally called AUTO. , to capture to match the meaning on the bus....INCREDible INDIA.

Chennai, a historical place in Madras.

Pangkor Trip 17-19th May , 2008.

2008-05-31T01:52:00.000-07:00

Bus 1

Bus no. 2

Bus no. 3

We have 120 friends , spouse , and family members going to Pangkor Island for holiday.

Waiting for our boat at Pangkor jetty. Sat, sunday and Mon (Wesak day) ..3 days holiday and the crowd is unbelievable. We had to take 1 and half to board the boat.

We pass by our naval base. These are 1st class citizens !!!! the defender of the country.

The most vital transport from the jetty to our CoralBay hotel. RM 10.00 for a trip., seats 10 pax. 5 minutes away to hotel.

The life in Pengkor.

This yellow colour boat takes up 150 passengers.
The white colour boat takes up 200 passengers.

I had a good holiday in Pangkor.

Jeram Besu, Raub 3rd May - 6 th May '08

2008-05-31T00:58:00.000-07:00

Group photo before going for a mission..............................

Everyone has to go thru this exercise. I find it fun pulling someone off . It really helps me to overcome the fear and learn about safety. Jeram means rapids...coming.

Steady, steady, we are in control. we dont know how it looks like until we see this photo ! Wow !

Adrenalin shoots up.....dont worry we have just been trained in case the raft overturned.

Paddling away from the rapids.

Flying Fox team - Jeram Besu,Raub.

Me..haha...getting ready after climbing up flying fox station, about 3 storey high.

Hai yeah,,,, camera man toooo slow...my open legs style already done lah.

Well, I went to Jeram Besu camp training in Raub under the SLDN programme under the company HR.

On the first day, we spend whole day learning about Social skills and social values, and after dinner , we had to spend the whole night to learn map reading and compass ready.

These are camps run by ex-army , and you should know their style. I ended up sleeping at 2 am.

2nd day, we were " drop off " at a point and to move to the contact point - CP., in the jungle and using compass to get us to 2 CP. sorry to says I was not paying attention to the map reading and compass class as there many young candidates who are capable. In less than 24 hrs, we r doing practical in the jungle. We do experience difficulties in the totat darkness.

Why.lah nobody remember to take photos in the dark jungle. We had a gathering in the middle of the jungle , made fire and had our maggie noodles.

Wild boars roaming in the area --- sighted their shallow "bath tub" made by them on the ground with water in it. Water accumulated from the rain which hit us before we went into the jungle.

3rd day..we learn how to tie and make bamboo rafts.

4th day..we go for flying fox and water rafting.

Remarks: Tough and enjoyable. Hot and humid weather. Endure rain and my worst enemy - mosquitos !!!!

Well......ANOTHER PHYSICAL EXERCISE DESPITE THE FACT I AM STILL RESTING MY INJURED KNEE. I HAVE FORGOTTEN WHILE I WAS THERE. HAHA..

For 4 days of camp training in Jeram Besu, above group photo taken before going to Flying fox station. A climb up the ladder probably 3 storeys high.

Company Gunung Nuang Trip 2008

2008-04-24T23:07:00.000-07:00

Gunung Nuang Peak , 4898 ft ---- our members already arrived.

Morning assembly at the base...everything's new---yellow ponchos, new banner, 16 company staff assisted by 3 good friends to go up Gunung Nuang on 19/4/08. A record for the sports club to encourage "ACTION" activity.

At camp LoLo, resting.....7 remained while Peter and Ms.Chi decides to go up to Leaches Camp ( kem pachat ).

Life in the forest.....freee as a butterfly.

Last group to go up, 1st group to come down-lah......

Again, it was a successful trip for everyone despite that the morning drizzle has caused so much of anxiety whether it will turn into heavy rainfall. The rain stopped within minutes of our climb.

My anxiety even more greater as our car stalled somewhere in the kampung area in semenyih in total darkness.

Peter ( driver ) is always coooL ....as he fix his car by adjusting his clutch lever and we manage to join the whole team who has already in their new " YELLOW PUNCHOS " at the car park. It was still raining.

Result : We are definitely going back there again as a few were frustrated of not reaching the peak, they did not know the distance but actually about 5 minutes away. They turned back after feeling tired.

For me. I enjoyed myself at the waterfall....and shall again lead the team in the dry season.

Condition of the road: From base to the dam, they have re-surfaced the road. Excellent condition, better climb this year before some 4-wheeler will go up and spoil the road, unless, you would like to enjoy the thrill of slipping and falling down.

Sign off: Lim

KLIM 2008

2008-04-22T17:37:00.001-07:00

2nd and 3rd runner from Kenya reaching the Dataran Merdeka. The 1st runner was too fast for me to capture ,haha

Another runner fr Pacesetter , going bananas!!!

"Running Mum" , her blogspot name- our Klang pacesetter making the mental killing u-turn at Dataran Merdeka 26km to continue her run to complete here Full Marathon.

Hooi Siew Weng ,71 yrs old, started running at 47 ( 24 yrs running with 30 Full Marathons todate ). Read more about him in Footloose , March edition.

Pacesetter member Phylis and another lady friend help me while I took this photo of my Klang Pacestters banner.

I went to support the KLIM 2008 , I did not run as I am still resting my injured knee.

I was lucky to see the champion coming back in the early morning around 6.45am , he did in 2hr 15min.

I took a strategic position at the junction where the Full marathon has to make a U-turn just before Dataran Merdeka---i refer this as " mental killing " because one can give up upon seeing the FINISHing banner. I was a victim myself in 2004., sometimes, I ask why cant the organiser choose another diversion route.

Anyway, that 's the challenge, dont COMPLAIN, you are a RUNNER !

Well, I hope I am able to recover and run next year 2009 KLIM which I heard shall be sponsored by Standard Chartered. ( it shall be my 5th KLIM ).

Remind me . guys !

2008-03-23T00:56:00.000-07:00

Life in Ho Chin Minh City, Vietnam is full of discovery during my visit in January,2008.

No kopitiams, but plenty of hawkers with stools , will serve the locals with their basic food like beef noodles, yew chai keow, famous black coffee and cigarettes.

There are hundreds of motorcycles compared to a handful of cars at everyminute.

To cross the road, you need to just walk " thru " , the drivers already know your MINDSET ! ---your are the KING, and they will know how to avoid you. WONDERFULL EXPERIENCE !!! i crossed the road many times - ----

Another visit is the CUCI ( place name ) tunnels, the era of communist fighting against the Americans. History relate that the success of earlier tunnels against the French , the communist then expand the distance and the intricate network of the underground tunnels against the Americans. They succeed eventually.

RUNNING

Though HoChiMInh city is dirty and dusty , I find Peace when I see people jogging around. The pavement next to the road is about 10ft wide and plenty of trees.,giving them shade. I see them jog at late afternoon at 4.30 pm.

" Running is veryone's PASSION ! "

Company Dinner Photos.

2008-03-23T00:37:00.000-07:00

Being the Sports Club President, I had to don the Chief costume and I decided to create a sketch with my red indian ladies and men , to create atmosphere to welcome the company's CEO.

I keep changing my lines and trying to remember them, luckily, with only 3 rehearsals, I was happy to manage it thru. I had 2 great assistants-good in choreography, and we even did the YMCA with little variations to our own, everyone had a great time!

Maybe, too much dancing , and then GE 30km , has taken the toil on my knees...hehe..ahahhhh\

Greetings for a wonderful year of running.

sign off /''''

Chief Great Eagle.

2008 Running plans xxx??

2008-03-21T22:23:00.000-07:00

Its been a hectic 1st quarter of the year , cannot chase after the rat.....haha

January was filled with organising the company annual dinner, and then busy with chinese new year , eating eating eating.....eating eating////

I did not run after my last GE30km., as my knees hurts teribbly ,when I walk , Can't even think of running at the moment. It hurts even more, when I get out from my car, the pain in the knees are so painful that I need to stand for a moment --to get the blood systems flowwing., then only i able to walk.

I went to see Dr William Chan, got a few x=rays, scan--see my own knee when he explains the darks spots are arthritis deveoped after 20 years of running--at moderate level.
Everyone will get it , at 50+ , 60++ , 70+++ , its just that I got it early due to my running !!!!
He also blamed me that I shouldnt wear my old shoes ( i think i have 5 pairs ), of cos' I had a new one which i wear during competition and i wear a old one during training.

He prescribed me :-\\\Celebrex 200mg x 1 tablet daily after fd- anti-flammation
Viartril-S Glucosamine sulphate ( powder type ) x 1 sachet daily bf meal.

I would like to says , that , after taking it , i dont feel the pain,when get down from my car after driving for 1 hr.

Well, have to take care., and also would like to get back to running.

Running is a passion, a place to meet friends and de-stress.
Running is a exercise, to keep myself healthy, can feel a bit heavy now that 2 months has gone without any exercise.

ADVICE : run on grass, take out swimming ( cannot swim lah ....70.00 swimming lessons /month at masushita swimming pool ), walk.
Gym > considering...

21km Shah Alam Route Indentified !

2007-12-26T03:40:00.001-08:00

Last sunday, the same group decided to meet up again at Sirim gate at 6.20am.

We ran the route that we scout last week , most of us find it challenging especially, the unknown stretch of road leading into the Bukit Bandaraya ( the road that branch out while on the way to Bkt Cahaya ).

It test yr mind as it is a long stretch of road , it has split up all the runners, DK ....another km...Lee......another km .....Wan, Albert....
I had to psyche myself , only 3 cars passed by running to/back of 6km distance . Lost World ! it reminds me the stretch to Bayan Lepas - Seagate, Penang.

The sun rises faster and shooting his rays at me at 9am., just pass Concorde Hotel.
Stopped at Shell station, no water for the last 10km ! thirsty......a bottle of aloe vela and apple juice was so satisfying , and another mineral water in my hand.
Finally , complete my 21km with a good run. I was running alone for last 15kms 'cos I done a " pit " stop.....at first shell station km6.

Everyone was satisfied except Ms.leong who gave a miss to chase someone looked like Wan.

Road Identified : Sirim gate ----Uitm roundabt , take 9'o clock towards RjR and make a u-turn at RjR rdabt back to the Uitm roundabt, climb up the slope , passed by Uitm gate, all the way to meet the junction.....turn right ..run into Bkt Cahaya. ( at this junction, the left turn will lead you back to Klang ).

Along the way, you will see Tenaga Nasional, next you will exit out to the Bkt Bandaraya.,make a u-turn at bkt cahaya carpark.
Run out to main road, pass concorde hotel , taking 3 o'clock at roundabt near Istana kayangan, heading back to PKNS, finishing at Sirim .......21.1 km !!!!!!!!!!!

Come and join us. Do call , my hp : 012-3812530 as i have to rely on my weather reporter in shah alam. Sometimes, we may go for other runs.
-capt lim

Looking for 20km, 30km to train in Shah Alam

2007-12-16T02:23:00.000-08:00

Today, our members: Peter, Albert,Dinesh, Ms.Chi, Ms.Leong, Ms.Mona decided to change the starting point from Klang stadium at the invitation of MsLeong to start fr the carpark, opposite of PKNS at 6.20am.

Since, there is no sight of any cars and the place is dim, I decided to turn out and I was lucky to find the parking lot outside SIRIM a convenient place.
With courtesy, I informed the guard that we are runners., and he kindly allowed.
3 more cars joined in to park. Martin , Dinesh 's friend came over and join the run.

Dinesh and MsLeong has map the route on sat , and we ran across from UiTM roundabout across the bridge into the industrial zone ( Bank Negara Mint factory, Toyota area ) and making a U-turn at a marked spot. We missed the spot by 100 ++ m and turned back much earlier.
I was surprised on Sunday that the traffic are heavy especially on the industrial zone, while , at the housing estate, we just to be careful of speeding cars. We agreed to look for a new road to avoid the industrial zone.

I had a good run overall except that we need to find another route to replace the industrial zone.
I like the stretch fr Junction to Bkt Cahaya towards Concorde Hotel, It reminds me of my training for Full Marathon.

I had a quick shower at the public toilet across out parking lot.
The toilet is clean except there is no shower tap.

MsLeong treated us a good breakfast at Tmn Sri Muda , I wish I can be " invited " every sunday ! hahaha.......

Everyone was dissatisfied of the route, I decided to drive to Bkt Cahaya., to find whether we can compensate the distance at the Industrial zone.

To my surprise, there is a new housing estate branching out along the way to bukit cahaya and it is not really occupied and the distance combined with the road to the Bkt Cahaya park measured up to 6.9km.

Next Sunday, we looking forward to the new route.
Meanwhile, our training target------------- 30km at the /Great Eastern on 20/1/08.

Running Kaki

2007-12-16T00:09:00.001-08:00

Peter Goh trying to tell the photographer everything is fine by hand sign ! Don't worry about the van ! Peter is always there to alert the traffic , ensure our safety and making sure we do not lost our way.

In fact , Peter , his brother Albert (below) and another friend Ah Chuan are my good friends that believe I could complete a Full Marathon. They encourage me, motivate me and never give up by training me to complete my 1st Full Marathon in June,2000 at Penang. I am very thankful to them - so far I have done 8 Full Marathon.

" Motivation is what gets you started.

Habit is what keeps you going "

- Jim Ryun

Albert Goh always there to push me , telling me to pick up speed and not to stop.

Whenever, I reg for a Full Marathon, I have the least worry as I have Albert and Peter to pace me. He is a committed guy., he will run with you for 30km just to ensure you will complete yr Full Marathon. We run 30km to prepare my Spore Int Marathon and he did not race in Spore at all ! Not many willing to do - s0 when you want to do a Full, look for me , I got network ! ......heheh

" Don't think about how weak you are.

Think of how strong you're going to be . "

- Michelle (Berry) Dougherty

Sand ! sap sap sueh ! Ms.Chi landing on Kuantan Beach , Teluk Cempedak all the way from Port klang. She will remembered this run organised by Kuantan Pacesetters,2007.

Another tough lady , run many races every year. Climbed Mt.KK together.

" Conditions are never just right. People who

delay action until all factors are favourable do nothing."

- William Feather.

Consistent runner, Ms Leong seen here, finishing her 12km Klang Pacers Run4it , 2007.

" The secret of getting ahead is getting started." - Sally Berger.

Dinesh and Lee having fun at this year GE30k. Power ???? boh leow....

Don't play ..play with them...

" Run fast , run well. Dont forget to warm up to start and cool down

to end your runs to prevent injuries. "

Reporting from captain Lim !

The Great Race of the Year.

2007-12-04T21:10:00.001-08:00

Hi , We 're at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2007. ( 2/12/07 ).

We completed our 21.1km (half marathon ) and behind us is the distribution tents for the drinks, bananas, and also service provided: massage for Full Marathon runners, abt 40 beds, 10mins each, its Free,,,.

We combed the whole area for Chak , he got cramp and finished the 21km distance , in pain /.....no pain no Medal Gain ! haha...he decided to go straight back to Peninsula hotel and rest.

Wan says ...... bagus , memang bagus lah. Next year , want to come again.

Lee says ......... fantastic.

Vicky................excellent.

They are very happy to finish their very first Half Marathon., and I believe they will do more Halfs to come : GE30KM ( 20km ), KLIM (20K ) ....

They only started running 1 year ago.

KRI , IPOH - 18TH NOV 2007

2007-11-24T06:26:00.000-08:00

Lee , Vicky, Wan, Chak and myself in this photoshot before the start of the Kelab Roadrunner Ipoh 12km at Ipoh Polo ground.

Beak-Beak !! off we go !

Well , it was a good run for me as this time , the route has change from 10km to 12 km running into exclusive housing estate. Million dollar homes ! with nobody in sight !

This run is gearing up the team to our coming Singapore run on 2/12 (2 weeks away ).

I now make myself available for the KRI run because of the creative medals the organiser gives every year. It is always different from the last run- so it is like a collection items. This is my 3rd KRI out of the 8 times since they started.

Keep a date with them , it 's worth it !

EKIDEN RUN, PUTRA JAYA.

2007-11-24T06:16:00.000-08:00

My daughter , Ching Lu in red vest (right ) with her members in Ekiden Run held at Putra jaya. 5 - members team in a relay whereby each runner covers a certain distance to complete the total race. Congratulations to her and her team as they came in as 2nd Runners Up.

Can you spot the difference !

2007-11-03T02:32:00.000-07:00

It looks as though I am leading the pack because I am also in the blu.....blue
It was a co-incidence that this photo shot taken by Tey showing I am wearing the Pacesetters club blue vest.

It was the Power Run annual event , and the runners behind me were wearing the PowerLogo blue t-shirts. It forms by background.

That's the DIFFERENCE !

Who is faster? the young boys and young girls lah !!

Great Eastern Pacesetters 30k -Jan,2008

2007-11-02T03:04:00.000-07:00

The news is out !
Those diehard runners preparing for the KLIM is definitely look this as another training.

To complete a 30km run like this Great Eastern, will convince that you are able to sign up for the Full Marathon of 42km.
You are definitely fit to complete the race.

Many runners will tell you that they sign up the full marathon during coffee talks, due to "face value" ok-lah- you run, i run.

Mine was one of them.
Mala is one of my group of runners and she has been taking part in so many 10km and I was taking part in so many 21kms.
In order to convince her to run the 21km , I said I would run a Full 42km. I knew that she will not sign up, somehow, at one Shah Alam run, she has also without knowing until that morning, the colour and bib no belongs to 21km category !

So someone is playing foul ! whatever , it is , she ran and completed the race !

I keep my word. Wait for more stories.

Note: Go to www.pacesetters.com.my for the full details for the Great Eastern Pacesetters 30k or you can get the registration form from me at Taman Rakyat,Klang at 8.30-9.30 every evening.
HP: 012-3812530 ( Lim )

Visit to Mulu Caves, Sarawak.

2007-11-01T17:18:00.000-07:00

This is the photo taken when I was coming out from the Mulu National Park Caves.

Your feeling...how? how come? who made it--- well go there and see President Abraham Lincoln yourself. He will remain there so long as the rocks are not falling off.

Rocks, boulders, caves entrance are all that create the " imagination " sight.

This is the Penan village , an elderly woman blowing his flute with her NOSE !!!!

Probably 60-70 years old , and sported with long ear lobes.

She can weave the beads with good eyesight and precision designs.

There are about 10 stalls, and we ( with daughters, relatives and friend ) spend about RM200/- to buy their handicraft mainly beads.

Holiday : Excellent ( be prepared for flight cancellations and delay ).

Kuantan TC Run Oct 21,2007

2007-10-31T08:36:00.000-07:00

This dog came

all the way from Kuala Lumpur !

4-legged friend can run faster !

On the right is the beautiful medal given away-I got one !

Next yr , the organiser will do some special medals for these dogs lovers - probably dog's paw shape !

It was an experience to end at the finishing on the beautiful sandy beach of Teluk Cempedak. (TC). , and later manage to squeeze behind after spotting them taking group photo.

Hotel : Stay at Annexxe Resthouse, at 80.00/std room of 2 single beds. It is 3km away from TC-along the way. Remember to book the room facing away from the front main road. During the run, we will pass by it.

Next run- KRI , Ipoh on 18th November , 2007.

Thailand Trip-2007

2007-10-29T07:38:00.001-07:00

Visit my supplier in Nonthaburi, Thailand. His name is Mr.Sakda , notice that he is wearing the Yellow T-shirt , on the pocket is the Thailand Emblem.

Everyone wears one , they are on high end display in supermarket like Subang Parade std.

The materials is of good quality., so it is comfortable to wear.

To wear one is to show respect to the King and they are very patriotic !

While we hang our Jalur Gemilang (Malaysia flag) , most of the tall buildings hang their photos of their King !

Running ? -oh yes, steal sometime off in the morning to jog on the trackmill.
Always bring yr Pacesetter Tee and yr running shoes to remind yourself to exercise.

Paris ? India ?

2007-10-28T08:08:00.000-07:00

I have never been to Paris nor to India but I have seen the miniature replica of them in China !
I visited the Windows of the world theme park , in Shenzhen, China this year.

I will see the real thing one day.

Gunung Naung Photo-2007

2007-10-28T07:34:00.000-07:00

Above is the group photo of Pacesetters members and Bata friends taken on a trip to Gunung Naung this year. ( I did not post it until now ).

Another photo at Gunung Naung , Selangor.

Once you are in the water , you tend to forget the time to leave as the distance / time from this point to the base ( parking lot ) is a long way.

It was the biggest group I ever organised,total 23 people. Of course , I got great assistance from Peter, Albert, Lee Foo Kien,Ms.Chi, Chak, Lee SK, Lee KS and Wan Azlan . We all reached Leeches Camp and back safely.

A was a fantastic team !

POWER RUN PHOTO.

2007-10-27T03:29:00.000-07:00

HI.,
I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS PHOTO !
THEY ARE MY FRIENDS FROM BATA ORGANISATION - LEFT TO RIGHT.
MYSELF (D3113), WAN A AZLAN (A705), VICKY ( A703) , SK LEE AND CHAK ( C2273).

ALL OF US HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE 21KM FOR THE COMING SINGAPORE STANDARD CHARTER BANK ON DEC 1ST, 2007.

Relays- during Puasa month

2007-09-29T00:01:00.000-07:00

Last week at Lake Gardens, I took part in the relay organised by the PaceMakers - 4 runners : Lee , Albert, Naidu and Peter were the official runners whereas I was the reserve.

I decided to run along with Peter. It was tough , hilly and because of the short distance,
everyone race theirs hearts out!
The good ones doing 7++ t0 10min ++....... I managed 13++ no big deal - lah, running is fun-ma.. Distance: 2.65km...
I think I was the only " Reserved " who ran. Perhaps, the organiser can request those " Reserved " whoever is present to run for the fun.

Metropolitan Park - relay on tomorrow 30/9
KLAVA club is having the 3 runners per team relay at Metropolitan park, KL. ( along the highway when going to FRIM ).

Everyone need to eat, so, as Runners, we need to run ! run ! run !
When there are no major race, the Running clubs are organising Small events like the Pacesetters Track Meet, Pacemaker relay last week, and tomorrow KLAVA RELAY.

A big thank you to them.

Putrajaya Breakfast Run.

2007-08-22T22:31:00.000-07:00

Pusing pusing here pusing there.....
it's madness this quite place at 6.30am...peter saw the signboard to the Wetlands but i am on
the wrong side of the road.
I was looking for the next U-turn, but , the stupid town planner did not have 1 at all especially
to lead to newcomers like me to the wetlands. Wetlands are tourist destination.

Again pusing, pusing .. Along the way, we ask Petrol kioks , " tak tahu " , we recognise the huge building where all the big shots stands and take photos. Finally, my instinct and patience took me out of the Lost Zone ( govt area ) and then we see cars... cars , surelah...all the faces inside the cars are kaki lari. We just follow lah.

The starting point at the field was quite and nice. Pacesetters and friends are the only ones
using the field. As usual , we get to warm up and off, we ran to the direction of the leader.
There was 2 route: 5km and 10km

From the main road, it off -track into the country road with alot of stones . No birds, no animals, just some ponds.
I enjoy the run, i ran the 5km as i want to be real easy to eat my breakfast !

When we hit back onto the road, there was no car in sight and i wonder whether i am in putrajaya or not ! So deserted, so clean , so quite , so peaceful - but ironically, i dont recommended running alone not even the guys !

200- runners , okeh -lah - pacesetters-style-ma..

Cheers to the organising committee for that wetlands experience.

Looking forward to the next breakfast run.

Peak season

2007-08-14T07:04:00.000-07:00

Every year , during this time it is the peak season especially for the Pacesetters.

I have just finished my PJ 1okm run on sunday.
Following are some of the runs which are being organised right up to Puasa month.

19/8 - Pacesetters breakfast run at Putrajaya area group.
This is a new area group.

25/8 - Pacesetters Track meet, this time , the location is in Shah Alam from 4.30 afternoon and will end around at 10.30 night. Those who are running are breaking the record of running another race ie SJ 10km in the next morning. mmmmm.......you tax yr muscles in the track event ...will this going to affect the fast runners on the next day. Let's see.

26/8 - SJ 10km.

2/9 - NB Klang Pacers 12km run .

7/9 ( friday )- Kedah 50km Ultra Marathon. ( not for me , not at this moment..urge is there, but how ah? .. )

9/9 -- Mizuno Wave Run

13-14 /9 - Puasa starts.

I have just signed up for the Singapore Marathon, this time , running in the half marathon.
I have ran 2 times in the Full Marathon, in 2005 and 2006 and wish for a change.

Happy running.....

Adidas - King of the Road

2007-08-05T17:23:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, Adidas - King of the Road Run starts from the entrance of the Sunway Pyramid heading into the NPE , and it was a nice re-location from the traditional road race at Dataran Merdeka.

I took part in the 10km pacing my daughter who has stop running for the last 3 years., without much training she managed to get the medal and was happy to meet some old friends.,too.

For me , it was another run after the Seremban.

Among my pacesetters members, was Lee Foo Kien who came back from Penang to participate in the KOTR.
Met 2 new members: Liang and Premasingam.

The weather in the morning was good and the 10km runners did not really get so much heat as compared to those taking in the 21km. The hot sun was hitting their back on their way back to the finishing line.

Review of the organisation:-
Vest - most of them were not satisfy as they cannot get their sizes. Everyone likes the bring yellow vest. I got mine changed from S to L as last minute.
Route - ok , for me the 1okm.
Water station - ok

Photography - not ok as the sun were shooting against the camera. ( a cameraman's comment) ,haha.

Overall, it was an enjoyable run.

See you in next Sunday's PJ Half Marathon.

Emerging champions

2007-05-29T07:36:00.000-07:00

New members like Mohd Afad, Haza, Mona and MsGan overcome the gruelling hills in the NB15km came back with satisfaction of achievement.

Especially for Mohd Afad and Haza who run 25km on sunday prior to the NB15km has run with ease. Mohd Afad is going to take part in the Penang Bridge Half while Haza will do the Penang Full Marathon. These 2 emerging champions has been consistent in their training.

Next in our training is a trip to Gunung Naung.

Power Run & NB 15km

2007-05-28T02:51:00.000-07:00

I was happy that my new members (PACM) has enter and completed their Power Run (22/4) and NB15km (20/5).

Lee and Wan Azlan , first time running the 15km never know that the route was hilly but they were happy to complete the run. Chak who ran 2 years ago , also completed the run.
Vicky, who supposed to be the famous 4 , did not run but was sporting to come to cheer them at the finishing.

Liang , just signed as member (PACM) to enjoy the special entrance fee completed the NB15Km together with his twin brothers.

Cheers ! Congratulations to all of them.
Next run: Subang Jaya 10km on 1/7. ( see you there ! )

What's happening ! reacHING 50 !

2007-05-12T03:30:00.000-07:00

I always thought that I can rely on my memory but somehow, I screw-up when I failed to remember my google account no when was processing into the new google format.
I forgot , and luckily, after sometime, i remember I started my blogspot with the help from my friend.

reacHING 50. I need to jot down all my personal passwords, or numbers ., key in yr handphone of yr parking bay in big shopping complex, key in the floor etc etc.

Well, what's the point , when you cannot remember where you keep it ! haha heheh !.

Running - this is a different story.
I am talking abt PRIDE ! I just being " up-grade " to senior veteran.
The last race ( Power run ) , I got to know a senior veteran whose age is 70+++ , wow !
He is a super senior veteran , he should be given a super medal.
To keep up with him, I have to continue to run for the next 20 yrs.
Todate, this is my 19 years of running. ( to me, it is a short time ).

My target : to run as long as I can , as I live.

I know many are joining the senior league this year and soon, more to come.

For those runners younger than me, my wish for your continuous running for health and more likely FOR JOY !

1 down , 2 to go

2007-03-25T06:22:00.000-07:00

First of all ,I have to apolgise to reader like Tey that I dont update my blog recently.
I always get encouragement from him from his reply and also everytime I meet him, thanks tey !

Aside from the CNY, work meetings in China for 1 week in feb, and recently again another week has prevented me any trainings. In fact , I came back on Friday late evening , and with a full sat rest , I have to wake up at 2am on 18/3 to go KL for our KLIM ! From 5 decree Celcius in Nanjing,China back to KL temperature has alot to adjust to.

I was thankful that the KLIM starts at 4.00 am , because of the expected weather will shoots up after upon sunrise.

Peter, Albert, Dinesh, Lee Foo Kien , Leow and myself gather at Klang to carpool to KL for our 1st Full Marathon of 2007.

Lee also had not been training , Dinesh who last minute decided to exchange his 21km ticket with another runner to take the Full Challenge -----this trio include myself seem to be in the same boat are Full Steam ? for the KLIM., haha,,,,.....

As usual, all the regular runners are there, this time , more of them are in the Full category.

2007 has announced myself to be in the Senior Veteran Category, UPGRADE !!@!!

We started off together, and within minutes, all of them has split up.
I took my usual slow start, did not push hard. With the recent Smart tunnel run, i was eager to make my 1st target., so I run with that in mind to overcome the morning ground heat.

It was a good run until I suffer a sudden cramp at km25, got a help from 1 pacesetter and then came along pacesetter (Jason Thiang ) who then gave me a " CRAMP recovery jerk " - to describe precisely , i sat on the kerb with my affected foot stretched against his foot, he pulled me , lift me up ..that "jerk" did the magic of healing the cramp.

I really recovered immediately, and start to run. I am thankful to both of them.

With caution, I am determine to complete my run., as I am running against my challenge with fellow member Lee Foo Kien in terms of no of Full Marathon medals.

He is on par with me , 6 medals and this will be our 7th.
He was already ahead of me, and I am not going to loose to him on this.

Almost near to Dataran, ard 26km, catched up with Dinesh who also had suffered a cramp.

At 26km, Phelips (pacesetter volunteer )was there to hand me the power gel which i had given earlier.
She really helpful, a recognition award was presented to her during the PACM dinner yesterday how she helped a few singaporeans who have lost their passports, help them at the embassy, and arrange bus ticket back to spore.

At 27km , i was alittle ahead of Dinesh and as I was passing by so many coffee shops , I decided to take a break for " Nescafe Tarik ".
I had been comtemplating this a long time as I remember Powergel contains Caffein ,why not a hot " Nescafe ".....ada omph !! caffein got lah !!

Hardly 5 seeps, i had to pass it to another runner who suffered the same cramp.
I apply the same " Cramp covery jerk " upon him I learn awhile ago , gave my "Nescafe caffein " to him.
I wondered whether it did any good to him.

I managed to catch up with Dinesh and after 3okm , we are together most of the time and until I decide to split up at probably 40km to finish at 5hr 55min, and Dinesh finished 5hr 59 min.

I am happy to collect my 7th medal. Lee completed earlier in sub-5.

Now,we are par.

With 1 medal achieved, there are 2 more to go ( my challenge with fellow runner Lee ).
Next - Penang Full Marathon.,June 24.
After it - Putra Jaya.

Cheers to all the Pacesetters who has helped me along the way to the way., that includes a booster encouragement from Tey himself . He shouted at me across the road at probably 38km.

Thanks.

From: Captain Lim

A simple Dinner.

2007-01-06T00:51:00.000-08:00

The 2006 Standard Chartered Spore Intl Marathoners: Peter and writer: captain Lim.

Ms.Leong, Ms.Chi, Ms.Mona,Mrs.Wong and invited guest: Diana

Wong, Peter, Albert, Leow and Dinesh.

Man of the night: Lee serving Chervas, wine, brandy and ICE !
Next to him is Dinesh sporting his new hair style.

A simple dinner to celebrate my good timing at Spore Marathon by 32 mins ( 6.17 hrs to 5.45 hrs ) to treat those who has spend so much time to train with me over the last couple of months.

Pacers like Albert, Lee , Dinesh , Ms Leong running with me while they are not taking part in the race , running 20-30km - really fantastics friends. The preparation of a Full Marathon takes so much of commitment and so many weeks to sacrifice , and a good understanding from yr wife and children.

How do you explain why and where you go , wake up at 5am and leave the house at 5.40am to reach the stadium at 6 am. In order to make yr spouse understand is to take them along., or get your spouse's friend to be a runner ! ALIBI !

I remembered that I first train for my Penang Full Marathon 2000, I had to get up at 4.am, and I started running at 5am ALONE ! for a 30km distance. Dont Run Alone-it' s dangerous NOW.

2007 - I am looking forward to another year of exercise , RUNNING ! and also learn how to swim. Lee Fu Kien has already challenged me to do 3 full marathon , my record is to do 1 every year. ( I wonder whether he will give me a dinner if I break my record - yr comment pls ).

January 21 - See you at 30km , I am a volunteer so you guys go out and break yr own record.

March - KLIM . Start training now , it is just the right time.

HAPPY RUNNING in 2007 , it has just begins.................cheers !

Standard Chartered Spore Marathon.

2006-12-07T16:02:00.000-08:00

5.30 .....5.30.....urgh..h...urgh....dont cramp .........ok ..ok cross finish line at 5:45:12 , and YES ! , ....my 6th Marathon Medal !

The story goes :------
I knew I have already lost my bet (dinner) when my friends challenged me to do 5:15 compared to 6:17 I did last year. , but I like the attention. Again, this year I registered for Spore Marathon because of the attention... being Klang grp captain must do at least 1 full marathon-lah.

Race day : 3 December 2006.
Peter , Chak and myself already gathered at the starting point at 5.30pm.
The full marathon starts at 6am, and the pen starts to fill with runners, Peter went to the Sub -4 pen whereas I went to Sub-5 pen. Chak has to wait his turn as he is taking in the Half.
I think there's nothing wrong being in Sub-5 pen, as it borders with sub-6 pen ..right ...haha
I want to do a better timing than last year., where i spend 10 minutes walking before there's enough room to run!

My strategy.
To run a consistent pace at 8min /km and to hit 30kms at 4 hr 03 min ( my timing at sri hartamas )

10 km - 74 mins
I keep my cool and run a comfortable at 7-8 mins pace. The morning weather was fine.
I done my map-reading at home, and did a last study while in the hotel room.
It was useful to control yr mind especially there are u-turns here.
I targeting my 1st u-turn at 7.5km.

15 km - I took my 2 nd Powergel ( took 1 for breakfast ),., and continue running towards my next mind-target of the 21km when the main road split into the "treacherous park ".
I followed a group of runners who were actually called themselves ' 5:30 ' Marathon Pacers., meaning those who wish to achieve the 5:30 , just follow their pace. I followed them until at 21km., i slowed down.

I took off my vest and run for at least 3km barechest , really fun and cool as there are a few of them doing it. At this point ,I am not too worried as I did not really spend much time walking and if I able to maintain the pace, I am able to match my Sri Hartamas.

25km - Tightness of left foot, decide to loosen both the shoes laces , stretched abit and continue to race against the 30km mark ...wow..3:55 ( beaten Sri hartamas timing: 4:05 ).
3rd powergel to my rescue.

30km - Starts to drizzle., relieved , but worried that it will be a big downpour.
What happens now> suddenly blur blur..my max training was 30km, and I hv hit the 30km!

So now I play my mind with how far can I achieve with a 5 hrs target.
I just dont care about the 42km mark anymore.
5 hrs ? - keep on running ....4:30 hrs...5:00 hrs ....was happy that my legs can stand the abuse of running. Last powergel given free at the "treacherous park" - i thought it was good to have the 4th satchet but i nearly vomit after taking half of it. WHY ? ANOTHER RECORD TAKING MOST POWERGEL ...hee hee

5:00 hrs : reached 38km
I was thinking that I can do the last 4km at 30min.
Cramps at my calf strikes not once, but more than 4 times ( last one 30 ft from finishing line ).

At the junction where you turn into the park , it was the best challenging , most painful, yet never-give-up moment in my running life.

I was motivated by 2 cyclist ( a couple ) , who would ride to your side slowly, encourage you to carry on.
I was really monitored by the guy cyclist , he is so concern about me giving up as each time I "fix" my cramps, a momemt later he is by the side gently calling me to carry on. (" Fix" - stretching.)

His presence, his patience ( 30 mins )...really "fired" me to fight the pain for the last km till finishing. .. calling my name towards the end. ( I introduced myself along the way but I didnt get his name).

In true spirit the cyclist appeared again, as I am already in my last 100 metres to the finishing line. He saw me crossed the line., yes., I did it !

I am very happy I broke my PR at 5:45:12 compared to 6:17 last year. Better by 32 mins !!!
I ride high and now Pacesetters Klang group is waiting for my dinner !

Cheers to Peter (Full) and especially to Chak who dared to run his 1st ever 21km in singapore.

If anybody knows the cyclist, do let me have his contact number and thanks.

Result:-
My BiB no: 7908
Category : Men Veteran
Position: 1142/1606
Chip time : 5 hr 45 Min 14 Sec.
PR.

Countdown to Spore Marathon

2006-11-27T16:27:00.000-08:00

Have another 6 days before the Big Race- 42.195km in Singapore this Sunday 3/12.
At Leow's wedding dinner on Saturday, just quietly satisfied with a glass of beer not because of cannot drink but worried cannot wake up the next morning to run with
Peter, Lee, Albert, and to welcome Tay (PACM member in klang) his 1st time joining us.
Tapered???? never understood this term, said Lee.
Anyway, Peter, Lee and Tay went for the 21km whereas i decide a short one of 15km.
Due to some road repair , completed probably 14kms.

Yesterday evening ( countdown 7 days )- done a 5km run around my house.
Today ( countdown 6 days ) - if weather is good , will train at the batu caves.

Any advice ? from experienced runners what is " TAPERING ". how effective ?

33km Training

2006-11-14T02:39:00.000-08:00

Arrived at 5.00am at Bukit Aman car park for the 30km run.
Members were coming in one by one, after talking to them, then I realised the starting time was 5.30 am instead of 5.00 am ! waking up at 4.15am , taking a cup of milo and rush from home to be on time is Pure Discipline .....but not to work.,haha.

At 5.05, I saw Richard started off his run, a little later, by Jimmy.
With a " kiasu " feeling, and also felt frustrated that I didnt remember the starting time, decided with Kevin ( Pan Pacific hotel ) to ran out at 5.15am.
He too, also probably feel better to be ahead.

It was just the 2 of us running for 30 mins then , we realised that we were lost when we almost reach another highway. For 20mins diversion, i think it is ard 3km extra.We followed the street lights instead of turning into the darkness at the 2nd junction.

It was a good run without any cramps, or sufferings as the weather was damned cool.
Finished the run in 4hr 09 mins ( 33 kms ). Feeling high as I covered 10% more than originally planned.

The good thing of running at Bukit Aman is that there are so many runners.The support team from the club is excellent giving free power bar, water, watermelon and bananas !

I hope to convince my group , to run here every 1st sunday of each month.

Countdown : 2 sundays from Spore Standard Chartered Marathon !!!!

Bidor Half Marathon

2006-11-09T22:33:00.000-08:00

I always looking forward to Bidor Run.
This time, Dinesh suggested to put a night there compared to previous runs of 10km where we used to drive very early in the morning.
As usual, i am all for it as I like to try the food there., mostly important for Dinesh is a good survey of the route to achieve his sub-2 hr for Half Marathon.
Dinesh , Lee, my nephew and myself survey the route and from look of Dinesh face, he is not going to do a sub-2 as he read 22 km on car meter.

Bidor run always remind me of the " Community work of the elders " , the committee are hardworking , filling up potholes , putting up the START/FINISH STAND all by themselves.
The event is backed up by Gerakan party, but , there was no manifesto here.

Well, I had a good run , using some markers which Dinesh worked out earlier.
It is useful especially the last 3km when the sun heat the morning temperature , i imagine that the suffering was a short one and finished in 2hr 26min.

Mak Koh ( bruuther Mak ) , has rented his corner house for RM 200.oo and we liked it better that staying at the town hotel. It was a blessing in disguise that there were no more rooms available.
we certainly will come back to Mak Koh house if there is another BIDOR RUN next year.

What happen to Dinesh ? Did Dinesh do a sub-2 ( 21km )
He completed in 2hr 03 min ( position : 42 ).
Yes, if you take into consideration that the whole distance is 22km.
Somewhow, my friend cannot record in officially.........what to do,....run another one lah !

Next sunday : we will have IOI Puchong and Pacesetters 30km run ( additional training for singapore full marathon.

Spore marathon preparation

2006-10-27T21:51:00.000-07:00

For the past 4 weeks, I have been running 21km from Klang stadium to shah alam.
The haze, and now the rain in the evening has not been helping in my run.

Albert and Ms Leong has been very supportive to pace me for the whole distance ( 21km ) though they are not going to singapore and there are no local race for Full Marathon. Thanks to them.
This week , the rain really hampered my training and tomorow, i have to do a another long run 21-25km.

Next week, another 21km at Bidor.
I havent do a 30km yet and the spore marathon is just a month away.

New Mizuno Wave Inspire shoe= tested last sunday run with my new shoe. At a discount 50% , it cost me RM210.00 ., and i intend to use in my spore marathon.
After the run, I feel my knee some pain and i am not sure whether it is contributed by the new shoe.

Well, let see what happens tomorrow.
Good news is I can see blue skies and clouds , please stay that way.

God bless.

Haze again.

2006-10-09T22:37:00.000-07:00

Last sunday, the weatherman was 1/2 accurate as there were absolutely no haze during our run for 21km from 6am - 8.12am
The haze was only noticeable when I reach the stadium., and it cover the whole klang town for the rest of the day.

I took this photo 2 days ago , i am staying 1 km away.

Stay away from running if the haze is causing discomfort to you.

Night Training- Taman Rakyat,Sri Andalas, Klang

2006-10-09T06:16:00.001-07:00

Hi,

I am Lim Tow Suan - group leader for the Klang pacesetters group.

We normally train in the evening, from 8.30pm till 9.30 ( 1 hr of running ),every Wednesday in a safe
and well lit park called Taman Rakyat,Andalas, Klang.

1 lap covers abt 1.1 km , with some uphill slopes and it is good to de-stress after a hard day's work. We have regular runners who never fail to come even though there may be some drizzle.

After the run, a few of us will stay back for a light dinner or drink at the Malay restuarant in the park and talk about next event.

I have taken some photo of the park ( daytime for photo-shooting only ), comes night
it is even more romantic !!!

So, if you r a runner and always come late from work but cannot find " kaki " to run, come over between 8.30-9.30pm, since it is 1.1km/lap, you r able to spot us, and all you have to do-just JOIN IN !

On Sunday-we will do a long distance run ( from 10km around klang, to 21km fr Klang stadium to Shah Alam ITM roundabout ). If there is major event, most of us will be away.

Our group is supportive to train newcomers.

Pacesetters Athletic Club Malaysia (PACM) is the most active club in the country.
For a membership fee, we are able to enjoy reading the Quarterly buletin " Footloose " which relates runners experiences, race calenders and running tips. Being a member, you can buy branded shoes New Balance, Adidas, Brooks at 30% discount.
Good shoes will protect you and support yr passion for running.
Power gel are sold at discount rate.

Enjoy running

LIm Tow Suan.
012-3812530.

October Haze

2006-10-05T02:59:00.000-07:00

Haze is back again ! It was very bad in KL and in Klang.

No training yesterday night at taman rakyat, Klang .
Pacesetters , Klang group train every wednesday from 8.30 - 9.30 pm.

I wonder how much of haze inhaled in 5 km run, will our lungs get choked?

Today, thursday, is as bad as yesterday.
Hope that what the Star writes that it will last for another 3 days is accurate , at least , we can get back to training for another long run on sunday.

So, keep on running !
chow..lah.

Training for Singapore Marathon.

2006-10-01T03:26:00.000-07:00

As usual, i started at 6.10am from klang stadium to shah alam, covering 21km .
Albert paced me thru the whole route, which we passed by Hokien Association, along Batu Tiga JPJ , CCM and uphill to RJR (renolds cigarette factory)roundabout which we then took 9'o clock turn to ITM.

I took a drink from Shell station tap/.,finished a packet of Powergel before heading out to the main road back to Klang.
Peter and Lee who were ahead of us had taken then 24km route met up with us and headed back towards JPJ ( cutting across the federal highway, just after the klang toll ).

Completed 2hr 20min.

I have only left Oct and november to practise with coming runs like Bidor 21km, KRI 12km , before singapore marathon on 3rd December,2006.

Putrajaya

2006-09-30T00:43:00.000-07:00

In Putrajaya, it was my first time running as i have been shunning away cos' everybody said the heat was unbearable and the waterstation is not enough.

Determined, i took part in the 21km .WEll , that morning the weather was good until 9.00 when the sun hit at yr face near the Justice Palace.
Water station and sponging was located 2km apart , a necessity for me.

Along the way, i was dissappointed that we did not run thru all the bridges as i brought along my kodak camera which is big and clumsy to capture them.However, there was this senior who was still in the Merdeka mood !

Result full marathon: Leow 3hr34m, Peter 4hr13m, Lee 5hr20m.
21km : Albert 2hr 04m, Ms Leong 2hr28m, myself: 2hr 35m.
10km : Ms.Chi 1hr04m.

Next run shall be the Mizuno, Bidor and KRI cross country in november.

Captain Lim

More on Mt.KK, Sabah.

2006-09-15T06:15:00.000-07:00

Hi,

For those who wish to climb Mt.KK and but alot of worries just like me , i wish to share my experience especially to compare my mistakes made in my failed climb in 2003.

Climb : 14th august, 2006.
Members : 9 , with 2 porters and 2 guide.
Attempt : 2nd attempt.
Porter : I hired porter to carry my backpack, of course, this is to reserve my energy for the ascent fr Laban Rata.

Route : As before, we use the Mersilau gate, wonderful sights-highly recommended.
I was told that it is 2km longer and 1800m higher compare to Timpohon gate.
Clothing : Light clothing.
Ascent fr Laban Rata : I failed that 1st time due to over-clothing ! Longjohn-for top and pants., wearing skid mask, headlamp that never tested together with the skid mask making it tighter over my head, and nobody advise me on " anti-fog spray " as I am the only one in the group empat mata! lah.

This time : I bought 0-degree jacket( cheap sale 120.00 ), track bottom and inside just a tight pant and t-shirt will do. This time, some "empat mata" remember the anti-fog, a necessicity for our spectacles.

Torchlights( led ): I had 2 , one over the wrist ( it is actually the headlamp ) and another over my neck. These china-made ones are better than the conventional type.
( normaly batteries burn fast and the torchlight bulb fused easily )

In Laban Rata: While sleeping in our room, Chak, our member decided to leave the room door ajar to allow the air to come in. Our last trip, i felt so difficult to sleep on the upper bunker...hot air fr heater remain around the ceiling ! choking.
It really helps alot as the cold air freshes the room.

Climb - take yr time. I told myself that i must make this time and took all the time to breath in slowly..amd surely ...reach the peak !!!!!!!!!!!

The weather was excellent- no strong gust of wind, everything was calm, serene, no rain, everything was Perfect. My 1st attempt, the wind thundered like the waves hitting the rocks..so..do you think it is strong..YES... Lucky for my friends their 1st attempt was great.

Mistakes made: I keep walking ahead and i was separated from others though the guide have sights on us. My mistake was that,,,i did not carry anything > what happen when it rain ? I leave my rain coat with my friend and i couldnt see him in the dark. I too was as desperate as to reach the peak to watch the sunrise.

Had it rain...it is will be a nightmare/morning mare ( is there such a word? ) .
It is 5 degree and this is disaster for me !

Water: a small bottle. I did not feel thirsty at all.

Sights : most beautiful mountain !!! peaceful , quiteness, majestic, and when compare to the hugh mountain, you so small...really small. The clouds was below you and YES, I did it ! am standing on the Highest mountain in SEA.

GOOD LUCK.... Team 2008 has been formed by new leader: Peter Goh.

Captain Lim

Recovery of blogging !

2006-09-08T23:23:00.000-07:00

Hi ,
I am back again after getting " lost " over my obsession with Mt KK training.
Tomorrow, we are going to Putrajaya Marathon and there will be more stories to tell after that.

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Some pictures of our Mt.KK trip.

Capt.Lim

IT information.

2006-05-18T19:10:00.000-07:00

Hi , everyone.
who says IT does not demands learning.,.....i m doing this with the help from my member Lee Foo Kien. it takes 5 mins. Thanks lee !

Together with Lee, we will write more on our pacesetters actvities and hopefully, you can share yours too.

Chow.....have to leave the office.

TS Lim

Cooool Run & 4' 26"

2006-05-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

Attendance check;

1) Ajeed, Albert
2) Lee
3) Peter
4) Captain

Heavy rain again in the afternoon till evening. Then the rain stops, voila, we in Tmn Rakyat. This evening the special was no one dare to take the challenge what Dinesh created last week, a 4' 26" one lap round Tmn Rakyat. All not ready yet. All want a few more weeks warm up then take the challenge. Dinesh, hold on to the trophy.

Strength Training

2006-05-14T12:32:00.000-07:00

Well came Sunday 14th , me, Alberet, Peter, Captain, Ms Chi, Chuck, n Lee decided to do some strength training in Batu Caves. Good idea in the begining but when you at it, it is bad idea as it was so tough and dizzy. Ya, dizzy, that was what we got by getting up n down the stairs.

We met some PACM member doing some training there. But the best of all was the breakfast, See.. Captain Lim never fail when come to eat eat eat. You know, there is a popular fish porridge nearby. Slurp, slurp, slurp.

Anyone interested just let us know and when we plan to go again we will call you.

Ooh, another COOOL RUN

2006-05-12T06:00:00.000-07:00

Thunderstorm bang Klang at 4pm but later found out that part of KL had 30 cars sweep to the drain. Then Klang is not so bad after all.

Attendance check, 1st to reached;
1) Mani
2) Captain Lim
3) Lee
4) Albert
5) Dinesh
6) Albert

The air was cool and the run was not so terrific as there was still some hangover from the Sunday Hartamas run. This Sunday we will start at our new venue, Tmn Rakyat. See u all there.

1221 Words from our Captain

2006-05-07T05:58:00.000-07:00

My Brooks’ Experience !

It was on 11th March,2006 that I got a reply from Pres. Munning that I should organize a Breakfast Run in Klang and to be frank, I am overwhelmed though he hardly know how small was my group’s capability of organizing a run.

With excitement and his “advance“ approval, I decided to go with another member , Lee Foo Kien to meet him at bukit aman to discuss to organize the run.

On the particular morning ( 19/3 ) , Lee and myself join in the run , tagging along with ex-president Wan Yew Leong and 2 others from KL. From the start, Wan was talking about eating bah ku t’eh ( brewed pork rib , over Chinese tea ) , how nice it was and , we were speechless , nevertheless , we just says…..yeah…yeah…ok..ok. and I told Lee , never mind , don’t worry, we have a job to do………..LETS DO IT !

When we were back, we waited for Pres.Munning to come back from his run. We waited anxiously for him , we had breakfast and he delegated his trust to me to organize the run, to allow the Klang group to organize the run and leave him the responsibility of getting the other group area to take part.
I agreed...on one condition that he changed the date to 23/4 instead of 16/4 . ( I never organize a public event ).

A Delegated Responsibilty was handed over , and with this mandate, I summoned Peter, Albert Goh, together with Lee , scouted and map the entire route on that particular afternoon at 5.00pm ( less than 12 hrs of OFFICE ! )

The following week, I had to see Pres. Munning and I was given about 30 mins to explain my planning on this run, though, without knowing that there was this exco meeting on that evening. I hardly know anybody except Jenny, and Naidu but they all supported me in running the event, and I invite a few runners to run on the coming Sunday.

Poon , Liew and Ooi came despite heavy rain on that Sunday to join the run, their presence, let alone about their contributions has “Oomph“ the team,
I am very happy with this , and we had a good meal of bak kut teh then.

When Pres. Munning emailed to me to prepare for 400 runners, has shocked me as we expect to be 200 ,anyway I knew I had to re-adjust again especially the food. On the car park and the run, I am prepared, so that was not difficult.

I had to deal with the sponsors FFM Marketing ( for V-soy drink ) and Paragon Vest ( Brooks socks and lucky draw items ), something new , which I had to correspond thru emails, meeting their demands for tent, tables, chairs, car park space, etc….everything I am willing to sacrifice to pull this event thru !

Next to lend support was Francis Toh., whom, I had to collect a car load of signboards, wooden stands, etc etc… everything he has it !
With only 3 years in running, he has got this passion on event organizing, even to the extent of putting a night in the car park.

As the date was getting nearer, we had additional meeting and the sub-heads took over charge of the meetings such as Lee on road marshals, Ms.Chi turn up with her dedicated right hand ladies, and I just update the whole committee on the MPK approval, Brooks and V-soy sponsorship, RELA instead of police traffic ( this was also a last minute decision due to no reply from the Police )., Tents, expected no of runners.

The TEAM FORCE then escalated to more than a dozen attending meetings at my house. Here’s a few to record on their commitment and high enthusiasm that moulded the STRENTH of Klang Area Group.

Lee Foo Kien
Throughout the meeting, it was Lee Foo Kien high power voice that gets everybody attention because he was in-charge of Road marshals, so important that he concern to get all those involved had at least run the route. With as many as 4-5 runs , he gathers all involved to run the actual route so that we organize to provide Traffic safety, extra road marshals, to avoid getting lost especially in the jungle trail.
He is now involved with creating the Blogspot and we also got a email address ( be patient with us , we will get there )

Wong Kim Tham
He is another pacesetter whose voice could be heard before he actually appears, was greatly responsible to gather members from Bukit Rimau,Shah alam (Mr.OOn) to attend every meetings, and a few more volunteers during the BIG Day ! Their numbers adds value the Marshal team. Of course, his criticism contributed additional safety measures in road signs.

Peter , Albert Goh.
They are responsible to map the route, getting all the members together to support this important event ., nevertheless, the pillars of advice to me where I may have left out some details in my several meetings. I always, shared my decisions as I believe that are no wrong decisions but bad decisions.

Peter was among those ( Francis Toh, Naidu and myself ) have stayed overnight to take care of the food, etc…..i slept at 3.00am and Naidu and Peter hanged out until 4.30am ( guess what the 2 guys, gays were doing…joking …lah )

Ms.Chi
An iportant task, she has gather all the member’s wifes and a few friends to formed the KITCHEN force. Manages the food distribution on the day, she purposely work out the coupons for drinks, nasi lemak, water just like what she used to with each run.

Ajeep.
Traffic control., co-ordinating with the runners .
With RELA , he has handled the safety well.

Gopou.
In charge of the lucky draw programme, brooks socks ,, and he has surprised me by making the Lucky draw box. ( it reallys enhance the event – drawing numbers from carton boxes looks cheap…)

Oon.
He leaves no mark behind ! Well, that’s what he done on that day.
He was the MAIN SWEEPER , with Albert and Geoginia , makes sure the runner comes back , making sure all the road marshals carried their Road Signboards with them. He’s the guy I called to finish the race.

Gan Geok Sod.
As the saying goes , no man is success without a women behind.
She’s my wife, in-charge of food selection: nasi lemak, mee, and she sponsored the kari puff. ( everybody says the curry puff was crispy and good, no wonder why she sponsored , also want ..kong loh… )
Thanks to her , she prepares all the food for my meetings., no food no meetings…..

The whole FORCE TEAM of 41 makes the whole event a success! For those who read this bulletin, and if your name are not here, thank you being part of Brooks Bond Run.

I would like to express my sincere thanks to Pres. Munning the opportunity, the sponsors : Paragon Vest and V-soy, and fellow pacesetters, family, friends who participated to make history for Pacesetter Klang Area Group in organizing the Brooks Bonding Run a SUCCESS !!!!!

From : Captain Lim Tow Suan

Cool Run

2006-05-03T08:28:00.000-07:00

An hour before the run it starts to drizzle. Rain or shine we went to our usual Wednesday night run. The weather was kind it stop drizzling. OK this time we make a record who reached there the earliest.
1. Lee
2. Albert
3. Peter
4. Ajeed
5. Li hung
6. Dinesh
7. Captain Lim

After the run, we were talking on future runs over the supper table. PACM 15K, Seremban 1/2, Penang Bridge, PJ 1/2. So PACM-klang who interested on these run please let our Captain know. We will inform of the run date on this blog later. Stay tune...

Warm Run

2006-04-30T05:43:00.000-07:00

Captain Lim, Albert, Peter, Alice and Lee all gather at the Klang stadium for the usual morning run. Today suppose to go for a hiking trip but postpone. Moreover, today we suppose to meet some new members at the stadium.

Peter and Lee went for the 2 hrs run while others stay put and wait for the new members. So after the run, we quite agreed that we will change our sunday venue from Klang stadium to Taman Rakyat, the location where we distribute flyers. Another additional day is alternate Saturday at the Taman Rakyat. While this additional is yet to be confirm, we will inform of the outcome later.

Smile

2006-04-29T04:40:00.000-07:00

The group photo after the Brooks Pacesetters Bonding Run.

Just Born?

2006-04-28T08:04:00.000-07:00

Today 28th April 2006, PACM Klang blog was born.